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Skyline to come to the U.S.

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Old May 2, 2001 | 10:54 AM
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From June 2001 Car and Driver

"Skyline on the horizon: Sources in Japan say plans for the 400-hp, 4.5 liter V-8-powered Skyline GT-R have been put on the back burner in favor of a reworked (400 horsepower) twin-turbo version of the 3.5 liter V-6 destined for the Nissan Z-car. More interesting is that the GT-R, long Japan's hottest coupe, will come to the U.S. in 2003. The R-35, as the new Skyline GT-R is code-named, will get four-wheel drive, massive Brembo brakes, and a six-speed manual transmission. Strong rumors suggest a CVT option with an eight-speed Tiptronic-like function. A six-speed version of this torodial CVT is currently fitted to the home-market Gloria. It will follow the same body design as the GT-R's over the past decade and will be outfitted as a two-door coupe with four seats and a massive rear wing."
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Old May 2, 2001 | 11:11 AM
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s2ko,

Dude...no way...

That would be one heck of a family car when I need 4 seats...
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Old May 2, 2001 | 11:13 AM
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Hopefully it's not one of those unfounded rumors. This car would be seriously cool to own.
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Old May 2, 2001 | 12:02 PM
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i put down $1k at the infiniti dealer about 2 years ago anticipating what the jerks in popular mechanics said "usa skyline as an infiniti spotted testing..."...bla bla bla

i got my $ back about 6 months ago!

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Old May 2, 2001 | 01:29 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scot:
[B]i put down $1k at the infiniti dealer about 2 years ago anticipating what the jerks in popular mechanics said "usa skyline as an infiniti spotted testing..."...bla bla bla
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Old May 2, 2001 | 02:58 PM
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Skyline? NSX? Toyota Supercar? Evo VII? dayam the future is looking bright.
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Old May 2, 2001 | 03:44 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by huyto
[B]Skyline? NSX? Toyota Supercar? Evo VII?
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Old May 2, 2001 | 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by YoungS2K
Hmmm! How much will my g/f worth 3 years from now?
If you want top dollar you should sell her while she's still young.
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